Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Unpaid hours: what can you do?

Many young people recognize this problem: you’ve worked, but not all hours have been paid. Sometimes it’s a few hours, sometimes systematically missed shifts, breaks being deducted, or “extra” work...

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Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know

Parental Authority: Everything You Need to Know

Parental authority gives parents legal responsibility for the upbringing and care of their minor children. Parental authority involves significant rights and obligations, including making decisions about the child’s residence, school...

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Free Help with Personal Injury

Free Help with Personal Injury

A collision, a workplace accident, or a dog bite can cause injury or physical symptoms, entitling you to compensation. What many people do not know, however, is that under the...

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Personal injury and household help

Personal injury and household help

When you are injured in an accident, you may be temporarily or even permanently unable to perform your household tasks. This can range from cleaning to doing the shopping. If...

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Accident with a Foreign Vehicle

Accident with a Foreign Vehicle

Have you been hit by a motor vehicle from another country within the European Union in the Netherlands or abroad? Fortunately, all vehicles within the EU are obliged to be...

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Workplace Accident: What Now?

Workplace Accident: What Now?

  In short: Employers must take all possible measures to prevent workplace accidents. If liable, the employer must compensate the employee for personal injury. Traffic accidents during working hours can...

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Lawyers with fighting spirit

Lawyers with fighting spirit

Arslan & Arslan Advocaten is an ambitious full-service law firm with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam. We also have a visiting location in Eindhoven. We are perhaps best...

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Immediate dismissal

Immediate dismissal

Summary dismissal is a termination for an urgent reason, in which the employment contract is terminated immediately. In such cases, the employer does not need permission from the UWV. However,...

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Whiplash

Whiplash

Car accidents can often have unpleasant consequences. A whiplash is a common injury to the neck and/or back as a result of an accident. In such cases, the head makes...

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Criminal law specialists

Criminal law specialists

Yesterday, after an intensive and instructive year, Melanie Schulpen successfully completed the specialization program of the Willem Pompe Institute for Criminal Law and Criminology. As of today, she may officially...

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From now on also in Amsterdam!

From now on also in Amsterdam!

After opening offices in The Hague, Rotterdam and a visiting location in Eindhoven, we now also have a branch in Amsterdam due to the growing demand from the Amsterdam region....

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We are hiring!

We are hiring!

Have you completed the (HBO/WO) degree program in Law, SJD or MER and would you like to work at an ambitious and young firm? Then we would be happy to...

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In court, now what?

In court, now what?

No one hopes or expects to need the legal assistance of a criminal lawyer. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control over what comes your way. Should it be necessary, the...

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Don’t be fooled

Don’t be fooled

In administrative law, decisions of the government are central. Government decisions can have far- reaching consequences for you. It is very important that you take immediate action if you disagree...

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Termination Agreement and Notice Period: Why is it So Important

A settlement agreement (SA) regulates the termination of your employment by mutual agreement. One of the most important components in this is the notice period. Yet this is often overlooked, while errors in this can have major consequences for your unemployment benefits and your income. In this article we explain what the notice period is, […]

Mutual Termination Agreement and Underperformance: What Are Your Rights?

An employer who believes an employee is underperforming (not functioning properly), may aim to terminate the employment contract. This is often done via a Mutual Termination Agreement (MTA). This can be a sensitive situation for employees: you want to protect your reputation while also ensuring you don’t unjustly end up without income. In this article […]

Settlement agreement for expats: special considerations

For expats who work in the Netherlands, a settlement agreement (VSO) can be extra complicated. In addition to the usual topics such as severance pay and end date, international aspects often play a role: residency status, tax rules, and employment conditions that deviate from the standard. In this article, we explain what expats should look […]

Settlement Agreement or Procedure at the District Court: What is smarter?

If your employer wants to terminate your employment, this can be done in several ways. Often, a settlement agreement (VSO) is offered. But sometimes the employer chooses a procedure before the district court. For you as an employee, it is important to know: what is wiser in my situation? In this article, we compare both […]

Mutual consent dismissal: how does that work?

When an employer and employee decide to terminate the employment, this can be done through dismissal with mutual consent. This almost always happens with a settlement agreement (VSO). The advantage is that both parties make arrangements in good consultation, without a judge or the UWV having to intervene. But how does dismissal by mutual consent […]

Refusing a settlement agreement: what are the consequences?

A settlement agreement (VSO) is a proposal from your employer to terminate the employment relationship by mutual agreement. But what if you’re not satisfied with the offer and decide not to sign? Many employees fear that refusing will have negative consequences. In reality, you often have more options than you think. In this article we […]

Received settlement agreement: these are your first steps

Receiving a settlement agreement can evoke many emotions: uncertainty, frustration or even panic. Often, an employer’s proposal comes unexpectedly and it seems like you have to sign immediately. However, it is important to know that a settlement agreement is always a proposal and not an obligation. You have rights, time to consider and often also […]

Settlement agreement received: these are your first steps

Receiving a settlement agreement (VSO) can be stressful. With this your employer proposes to terminate the employment contract by mutual agreement. But what should you do? First steps Stay calm – a VSO is only a proposal. Read the document carefully – check all terms and conditions. Don’t let yourself be pressured – you are […]